Month: March 2021

Golf Update from Allen Park Golf Centre

Golf Update

 

Golf Update
Dear Member,

With golf the first sport permitted to return following the most recent lockdown, there is a significant responsibility placed upon the sport and its participants to ensure that behaviours are appropriate and in keeping with current public health guidance relating to the ongoing pandemic. Please read the attached document, (and already sent to Golf Club members), to see a full list of rules and guidance outlined by the Golfing Union of Ireland.

Golf Tee Time Booking

Golf Tee time bookings open this evening at 6pm for the 1st April. All bookings will be made through BRS. Currently tee times are available in 2 balls and for strictly 9 holes per day.

Protocols will be reviewed in a couple of weeks and hopefully we will return to four balls over 18holes.

Golf at Allen Park is strictly for members only at present.

Competitions Antrim Golf Club Tee Times

Antrim Golf Club have withheld a decision to return to competitive golf until the protocols are reviewed again in the next few weeks.

Saturday and Sunday priority tee times remain available for Antrim Golf Club members to book on the front nine at the normal club times. The back nine is available for all Allen Park members to book.

Club Facilities

Practice facilities including the driving range will remain closed until the protocols are reviewed.

Toilet facilities will be available in the Centre, on a strictly one in and one out basis. Members are encouraged to use toilet before they leave home.

Changing rooms and lockers will remain closed until the protocols are further reviewed.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and adherence to the rules and protocols above. If you have any further queries or questions please email more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Kind regards

Matt McDowell
Head of Service
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Return to Golf Protocol under Step 2 of the NI Executive’s Reopening Pathway

From: “Golf Ireland” <info@golfireland.ie>
To: “Kenny Lee” <kennylee@btinternet.com>
Sent: Friday, 19 Mar, 2021
Subject: Return to Golf Protocol under Step 2 of the NI Executive’s Reopening Pathway

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Return to Golf Protocol under Step 2 of the NI Executive’s Reopening Pathway

Note: This applies only to golf in Northern Ireland. All clubs copied for information.

Following engagement with the relevant Government departments and agencies, Golf Ireland can confirm the following measures apply to the initial phase of reopening of Clubs in Northern Ireland on 1st April 2021.

CLICK HERE FOR RETURN TO GOLF PROTOCOL UNDER STEP 2

This Protocol will be reviewed dependent on the public health situation and in line with the NI Executive’s reopening pathway with the next potential date for further relaxation from 12th April 2021.

Golf Ireland will continue to work with the relevant departments and agencies in the Republic and Northern Ireland in the coming days and weeks on the resumption of further activities when the public health situation allows and will provide updates to clubs on these in as timely a manner as possible.

Click here to view Golf Ireland’s guidance on the Rules of Golf and Rules of Handicapping during the COVID-19 pandemic

Should clubs have any further queries regarding this Protocol, they can contact the Regional Manager in their area:

  • connacht@golfireland.ie
  • leinster@golfireland.ie
  • munster@golfireland.ie
  • ulster@golfireland.ie

Kind regards,

Communications Department

Golf Ireland | Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 R8C6

T: +353 (1) 505 4000

W: golfireland.ie

Announcement from ANBC

Reopening of Outdoor Leisure Facilities

Following the announcement by the NI Executive regarding outdoor sport on Tuesday 16 March, we are pleased to announce the reopening of some of our leisure facilities.

Golf

Following the announcement by the NI Executive regarding outdoor sport on Tuesday 16 March, we are pleased to announce that our golf courses and driving ranges at Allen Park and Ballyearl will reopen on 1 April. Access to golf courses is by online booking only – bookings will open for both courses seven days in advance – from 25 March. Protocols will apply. Existing members of Allen Park will receive an email with instructions on how to renew their membership next week. Green fees can be paid online for access to both courses from 25 March.

3G Pitches

We are also pleased to announce that our 3G pitches will reopen on 12 April for training purposes only and for a maximum of 15 people. Online booking only from 25 March 2021 at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

Antrim Stadium

Antrim Stadium will also reopen on 12 April for training purposes only. Training in groups is for a maximum of 15 people and individual use is also permitted. Group bookings will be available, 7 days in advance, from 5 April by contacting leisurebookings@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk. Individuals can book 7 days in advance online at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

For further information on our leisure services visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

Golf Ireland welcomes reopening of Golf in N.Ireland

Golf to resume in Northern Ireland from April 1st

NOTE: This applies only to golf in Northern Ireland, other clubs copied for information purposes

Golf Ireland warmly welcomes the news that golf will be one of the first sports to resume under Step 2 of the Northern Ireland Executive’s reopening pathway to begin on April 1st.

Golf Ireland has been engaging with the NI Executive, Department of Communities and Sport NI and will now continue this communication in order to finalise the Return to Golf Protocol document which will demonstrate an incremental approach to reopening. This Protocol will be circulated to Clubs in the coming days and Golf Ireland seeks the support of clubs in the strict implementation of these documents to ensure a safe return for all.

Golf Ireland are also continuing to engage intensively with the Irish Government, highlighting the safety and health benefits of golf and working towards the resumption of golf as soon as the public health situation allows.

Further details of the NI Executive’s Pathway are available HERE

Kind regards,

Communications Department

Golf Ireland | Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 R8C6

T: +353 (1) 505 4000

W: golfireland.ie

GOLF WELCOMES NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT ON REOPENING OF GOLF COURSES

To: Club Communication Officers and Club Honorary Secretaries

FAO: All Members

NOTE: This relates to clubs in Northern Ireland, all other clubs copied for information.

GOLF WELCOMES NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT ON REOPENING OF GOLF COURSES

Golf Ireland warmly welcomes the news that golf will be one of the first sports to resume under the next step of the Northern Ireland Executive’s reopening pathway.

Golf Ireland continues to work in close consultation with the NI Executive, Department of Communities and Sport NI to update a Return to Sport Protocol document which must demonstrate an incremental approach upon reopening.

The NI Executive has scheduled a review of the relevant data and case numbers on 16 March before announcing a possible date to proceed to the next step, as soon as this is known it will be communicated to all clubs. Return to Golf Protocol will also be circulated to Clubs as soon as the return date is known and Golf Ireland seek the support of clubs in the strict implementation of these documents to ensure a safe return for all.

Golf Ireland are also continuing to engage intensively with the Irish Government, highlighting the safety and health benefits of golf and working towards the resumption of golf as soon as the public health situation allows.

Further details of the NI Executive’s Pathway are available HERE

Kind regards,

Golf Ireland

Golf Ireland | Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 R8C6

T: +353 (1) 505 4000 | M: +353 (86) 086 8191

W: golfireland.ie

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